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4 - 2 Check Point The definition of a drug is: Any substance that when ingested into the body changes the way the organism functions. Instructions: Read the question then click the mouse on your answer. You will receive immediate feedback on your answer. Click on the next button to continue. FALSETRUE NEXT
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4 - 2 Check Point Someone who develops new friends who are involved with drugs and experiences memory loss from use (passing out, blackouts) would be categorized as a________? Instructions: Read the question then click the mouse on your answer. You will receive immediate feedback on your answer. Click on the next button to continue. NEXT Abuser AddictUser Experimental User
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4 - 2 Check Point A stage of drug abuse in which the brain and body get used to a drug, causing a person to have to take more and more of the drug to get the same “High”. Instructions: Read the question then click the mouse on your answer. You will receive immediate feedback on your answer. Click on the next button to continue. NEXT Addiction ToleranceDependence Withdrawal
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4 - 2 Check Point The unit commander will refer the Soldier to the clinical ASAP for an assessment within ____ hours of notification of apprehension. Instructions: Read the question then click the mouse on your answer. You will receive immediate feedback on your answer. Click on the next button to continue. NEXT 96 7224 48
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4 - 2 Check Point Dilated pupils, dry mouth (chapped lips), Frequent runny nose, nose bleeds, difficulty sitting/standing still, lack of appetite, very talkative but changes subjects quickly, and Irritable/argumentative are signs of what kind of substance abuse? Instructions: Read the question then click the mouse on your answer. You will receive immediate feedback on your answer. Click on the next button to continue. NEXT Stimulants NarcoticsDepressants Alcohol
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4 - 2 That is CORRECT, Great Job !!! Check Point
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4 - 2 Sorry, but you are incorrect. Check Point
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4 - 2 Terminology WHAT IS A DRUG? A drug is any substance that when ingested into the body changes the way the organism functions. TOLERANCE: A stage of drug abuse in which the brain and body get used to a drug, causing a person to have to take more and more of the drug to get the same “HIGH”.
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4 - 2 STAGE 3: ABUSER Changes in peer group – develop new friends who are involved with drugs. Experiences memory loss from use (passing out, blackouts). Family and friends become suspicious and concerned about abuse. Increasing tolerance – quantity and frequency goes up! Mood changes from abuse – anger, irritability, depression.
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4 - 2 Investigation/Apprehension Identification A Soldier’s alcohol or other drug abuse may be identified through military or civilian law enforcement investigation or apprehension (i.e. DUI or drug dealer bust/investigation) The unit commander will refer the Soldier to the clinical ASAP for an assessment within 72 hours of notification of apprehension.
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4 - 2 Signs and Symptoms – Stimulants Dilated pupils Dry mouth (chapped lips) Frequent runny nose / nose bleeds Difficulty sitting / standing still Lack of appetite Very talkative, but changes subjects quickly Irritable / argumentative Types of stimulants – Cocaine/Crack, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines (crank, ice, crystal meth, Ecstasy)
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